The genus Portea is indigenous to The Atlantic coast of Brazil. Portea mainly grow terrestrially in full sun on rocks or sandy soil along it's coastal habitats. Of the eight species of Portea, this one is closely related to Portea nana. Both species have club-shaped inflorescences.  Portea kermesiana grow to three feet tall when blooming wheras, Portea nana is usually no more than twelve inches tall. They prefer medium bright light to some dappled shade.

• Available offsets are 1/2 to 3/4 full size